02-27-2017, 03:00 PM | #1 |
Brigadier General
5299
Rep 3,056
Posts |
switch to summer tires
who's switched to summer tires already? If not, when do you plan on doing so?
Thanks!
__________________
Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost)
SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone) |
02-27-2017, 03:16 PM | #3 |
Brigadier General
5299
Rep 3,056
Posts |
haha, excellent point. i was looking for more general guidelines. typically do you switch mid march? early april?
i miss the cornering grip of my contisports, although I'm looking at getting the new michelin mp4s whenever they become available.
__________________
Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost)
SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone) |
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2017, 03:40 PM | #4 |
Captain
214
Rep 981
Posts |
O lol
I usually play it by ear and it's typically around April. Seems like every winter it's been getting warmer though. These tires wont last long when it's 70* out. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2017, 04:04 PM | #5 | |
Brigadier General
5299
Rep 3,056
Posts |
Quote:
Turns/on ramps (in Mexico) I easily took at 113-114 mph I feel out of control at 85 mph.
__________________
Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost)
SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone) |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2017, 04:43 PM | #6 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1628
Rep 1,727
Posts |
Switched them on my X5M last week. Screw it, i couldnt stand the winter rubber
__________________
2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i |
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2017, 08:11 PM | #8 |
Captain
214
Rep 981
Posts |
The softer rubber compound helps tremendously in straight line. I only run a 255 set up so I'm sure if I went with a 275 like most do I'd be a lot happier. Once these wear out I think that's the route I'm taking.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-27-2017, 09:24 PM | #9 |
Major
293
Rep 1,015
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-28-2017, 08:29 AM | #11 | |
Brigadier General
5299
Rep 3,056
Posts |
Quote:
They will last me at least 4 seasons and will be transferable to my next F80 so I didn't mind the $2k+ investment.
__________________
Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost)
SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone) |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-28-2017, 08:39 AM | #12 |
Brigadier General
5299
Rep 3,056
Posts |
Im driving to Maine to ski from March 14-18 and I was planning on putting the summers on the monday after I return.
__________________
Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost)
SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone) |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2017, 07:09 AM | #14 |
Major
233
Rep 1,179
Posts |
I usually do it around end of March / beginning of April. I might do it earlier this season due to the warmer weather. I don't like doing it too early though (even if the weather permits) since the roads are in terrible shape after the winter season. Usually they repair most of the potholes by April.
__________________
Current: 2022 X3M Comp
Previous: 2020 X4M Comp | 1982 E24 633CSi | 2016 F82 M4 | 2015 F80 M3 | 2014 F30 335xi | 2013 F30 335xi | 2010 E92 335xi |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2017, 07:51 AM | #16 | |
Brigadier General
5299
Rep 3,056
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost)
SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone) |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2017, 09:07 AM | #17 |
Lieutenant
153
Rep 412
Posts |
I'm very tempted to switch now but I'll stick with winters until at least mid-march - there always seems to be a final surprise storm.
Though this winter has been pathetic. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2017, 09:07 AM | #18 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1628
Rep 1,727
Posts |
Dealer does it for free
__________________
2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i |
03-01-2017, 10:39 AM | #19 |
Captain
68
Rep 756
Posts |
I switched today.
__________________
Ring school thread : http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532926
Istanbul M3/M4 Launch:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=996360 M3 & M4 European Delivery:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1135354 M Track Days Barcelona: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1247927 |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2017, 10:49 AM | #20 |
Brigadier General
3072
Rep 4,393
Posts
Drives: 2022 F97 X3M Comp LCI
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ/NY
|
i won't take my chances and switch the winter wheels out until the low temperatures are consistently 40˚ or higher. judging by the forecast, i'll switch to the summers in two weeks or so.
__________________
BMW MY22 F97 X3MC LCI - CURRENT BUILD THREAD| Instagram: @danniexi
BMW MY16 F80 M3 - GONE BMW MY08 E92 335XI - GONE BMW MY06 E46 325XI - GONE |
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2017, 11:10 AM | #21 | ||
Major
233
Rep 1,179
Posts |
Quote:
I am in Westchester county and they usually do a decent job maintaining the roads around my town.
__________________
Current: 2022 X3M Comp
Previous: 2020 X4M Comp | 1982 E24 633CSi | 2016 F82 M4 | 2015 F80 M3 | 2014 F30 335xi | 2013 F30 335xi | 2010 E92 335xi |
||
Appreciate
0
|
03-01-2017, 11:26 AM | #22 |
Brigadier General
5299
Rep 3,056
Posts |
I NEVER take my car to manhattan for any reason. You can't find a self park garage and I wont let anyone valet the car.
__________________
Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost)
SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone) |
Appreciate
1
Cattivo680.50 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|